إِنَّ أَصْحَـٰبَ ٱلْجَنَّةِ ٱلْيَوْمَ فِى شُغُلٍ فَـٰكِهُونَ 55
Translations
Indeed the companions of Paradise, that Day, will be amused in [joyful] occupation -
Transliteration
Inna ashaaba al-jannati al-yawma fi shughlin fakihun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the inhabitants of Paradise on the Day of Judgment as being occupied and engaged in enjoyment and delight. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, 'shughulin' (occupied) refers to their engagement in pleasures and blessings, while 'fakihun' (delighted/amused) emphasizes their state of joy and contentment in Paradise. The ayah contrasts the blessed state of the righteous with the suffering of those in Hell, highlighting the ultimate reward for those who obeyed Allah.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Ya-Sin, a Meccan chapter primarily concerned with resurrection, the afterlife, and the consequences of belief and disbelief. It comes within a broader passage (36:55-58) describing the joys of Paradise, serving to motivate the believers in Mecca to remain steadfast despite persecution and to remind them of the eternal rewards awaiting the faithful.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The least of the people of Paradise will have ten times the like of the greatest kingdom of this world' (Sahih Muslim 2834). Additionally, Jabir reported that the Prophet described Paradise's inhabitants as being 'occupied with joy and happiness' in various narrations regarding the descriptions of Paradise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the ultimate goal of righteous living is the eternal pleasure and joy of Paradise, encouraging patience through worldly trials by focusing on the incomparable rewards awaiting the faithful. It teaches that true happiness and contentment come not from fleeting worldly possessions but from obedience to Allah and the promise of Paradise.